The Mount Community Centre property has a rich tradition in supporting the community that dates back more than 100 years. The Sisters of St. Joseph not only lived and prayed here, they ran a hospital, educated children and supported countless community initiatives with their energy, wisdom, time and resources. The Mount Community Centre aims to carry on their social justice works by sharing this land with tenants, gardeners, art enthusiasts, meeting and event organizers and other community and non-profit groups that require an office, event, or meeting space.

MOUNT ST. JOSEPH, Peterborough, ON​Mount St. Joseph, the ‘Motherhouse’ of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peterborough since 1895, played an important role in the lives of the Sisters.

It was the heart of their Congregation, where the leaders directed the life of the community as it grew in numbers and expanded across Canada and beyond.

It was where young women wishing to join in the Sisters' work were welcomed and given training in the religious life.

It was home for the Sisters who taught in the local area Catholic schools and worked in St. Joseph's Hospital.

It became the safe haven where Sisters who were elderly or infirm could be cared for.

As their numbers grew the Sisters made a series of additions to the original farmhouse, both up and out, so that the original house was hard to recognize. In later years tutoring and music lessons were offered, and a Spirituality Centre presented programs for adult faith development.

As time and circumstances changed, the Sisters moved to a smaller, modern building beside the original complex. This change in 2009 led eventually to the rebirth of their beloved home to The Mount Community Centre.